African Leaders Pay Tribute To Britain’s Prince Philip

African leaders have joined World Leaders in paying tribute to Britain’s Prince Philip, who died on Friday at the age of 99 and sent their condolences to Britain.

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari said In a statement that Prince Philip was a “global icon”, adding that the Commonwealth will remember the prince for generations to come.

In a press conference with Spain’s Prime Minister, Senegal’s President Macky Sall said he salutes the memory of his Highness, Prince Philip of Great Britain, who has died, presenting his condolences to the Queen Elizabeth II, as well as to the British people.

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed his condolences in a Tweet, saying of the late Prince, “may his soul rest in peace.”

In Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta said that His Royal Highness Prince Philip has been a towering symbol of family values and the unity of the British people as well as the entire global community.

Zambia’s President Edgar Lunga also sent his condolences.

The head of the World Trade Organization Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised him for founding the Earthshot Prize council, an environmental award that she is involved with.

Prince Philip was born in Greece and served throughout the Second World War. He is famed for his deep sense of public duty